Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 (BR 2049) follows on from Ridley Scott’s original 1982 film Blade Runner in the same sci-fi style and authenticity. What is the significance of nature and eyes in the film, and what does it tell us about the human condition? Welcome to part 1 of the analysis.

Are you ready for the 2016 Reading Hour? Your opportunity to make a difference.

Launched by Australia’s National Year of Reading 2012, the Reading Hour initiative is an annual event that raises awareness of the importance of literacy. It encourages people of all ages to discover the joy of reading.

Allen & Unwin have published a new book called ‘Surveillance’. Written by Crikey correspondent Bernard Keane, this thriller is about security in the digital age, and how far governments may go to conceal the truth.